Lecture: Julian Kytasty - The Ukrainian Bandura

Julian Kytasty: The Bandura and the Soul of Ukraine

Join us at the Sigal Music Museum for amusical talk by Julian Kytasty, one of North America's foremost masters of the bandura, Ukraine's national instrument. Through song, story, and live performance, Kytasty traces the bandura's centuries-long journey. Expect haunting melodies, historic ballads, and firsthand insight into a musical tradition that has survived war, exile, and suppression to remain vibrantly alive.

This is a free lecture but registration is required. Use the ticket link to register. If you like these kinds of events, please consider supporting the Museum's programming by making a donation.

About Julian Kytasty Julian Kytasty is a bandura virtuoso, composer, and cultural historian whose work has taken him across the globe as a performer and teacher of Ukrainian traditional music. Raised in a family deeply rooted in the bandurist tradition, he has spent decades preserving and reimagining this repertoire, blending scholarship with striking musicianship. His performances offer rare access to a folk tradition often described as the voice of the Ukrainian people themselves.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience a centuries-old tradition brought vividly to life. Get your tickets today and discover why the bandura continues to resonate far beyond Ukraine's borders.